Déjà Vu For IUSB's Phelps, SXU's Peetz In Women's Basketball

CHICAGO --- it is déjà vu for Indiana University South Bend's Tenleigh Phelps (Shelbyville, Ind.) and Saint Xavier University's Alaina Peetz (Lockport, Ill.).

After the pair earned Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week honors for the seven-day period ending Dec. 14, the duo matched up again this week for the same recognition following their performances ending Jan. 25.

Peetz captured her third defensive honor and second in as many weeks after averaging 6.0 defensive rebounds (9.0 total avg.), 3.0 blocks and 1.5 steals per game.  She also scored 12 points and provided three assists over her two contests.

The freshman forward delivered a career-high five blocks to go along with three steals, nine defensive rebounds (12 total), eight points and one assist in a 69-60 win over Governors State University on Saturday.

Three nights earlier, Peetz recorded six rebounds (three on defense), two assists, one block and four points in a 75-56 loss to Indiana South Bend last Wednesday.

The Cougars are now 14-7 overall and 10-3 versus the league.

Phelps totaled 23 points in the win over Saint Xavier, while averaging 19.5 points and 9.0 rebounds over her two games played to earn her second conference offensive award.  She also shot 61.5 percent from the field (16-of-26) and averaged 3.5 assists per contest.

Phelps' 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting were part of a double-double last Wednesday against Saint Xavier, where she also authored 12 rebounds and four assists.  Then, on Saturday, the senior guard posted 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in a 65-53 decision over St. Ambrose University on the road.

The two-win week put the Titans at 14-6 overall and 9-3 against league competition.    

Other Offensive Nominees: Allie Caldwell (Holy Cross), Lauryn Goettl (Viterbo), Jaidn Green (Saint Xavier), Tykara Harrison (St. Francis), Cencere McDaniel (Governors State), Lindsey Nell (Olivet Nazarene).

Other Defensive Nominees: Aubrie Booker (Indiana South Bend), Symone Harrell (St. Francis), Davina Smith (Governors State), Pearla Teko-Folly (Viterbo), Lilly Toppen (Holy Cross).